Blanche Kelley Stanton, age 85, passed away on July 20, 2011 in her home in Peachtree City, Georgia.
Mrs. Stanton was the beloved daughter of Carrie Waters Kelley and Charlie Hoke Kelley. She was born in Pickens County, South Carolina on September 18, 1925.
Mrs. Stanton was an excellent student and served as a member of the National Beta Club in High School. After her high school graduation, she attended Michigan State University where she studied Geography and Home Economics.
While serving as Executive Director of the Dairy Council of Stark County Ohio Blanche met her husband, James Stanton. They were married on June 9, 1956 and remained happily married for 51 years until James passed away on June 19, 2007.
Mrs. Stanton taught Home Economics and Geography in the Flat Rock, Michigan schools until her retirement in 1985. In her retirement, Mrs. Stanton enjoyed Cairn terrier dogs and spending time with her husband.
Mrs. Stanton is survived by a brother, James Kelley, nephew Marty Kelley, nieces Dalton Blankenship and Gemma Kelley, sister in law, Agnes Hazard, nephew, Charlie Hoke Kelley III, niece Betty Gault, brother in law, Donald Stanton, sister in law, Jeri Stanton, nephews Douglas Stanton, Clifford Stanton, niece Shirley Stanton Grate, brother in law Bill Cobb, nephews Stephen Cobb, Michael Cobb, Robert Cobb and niece Cynthia Cobb Todd.
Funeral arrangements are being made by JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. Stanton will be laid to rest with her beloved husband at St. Joseph Cemetery, 6440 South High Street, Lockbourne, Ohio. Graveside services will be held Monday, August 1st, 2011 at 1:30 pm. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
The memorial service for Ms. Stanton is to be held Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 2:00 PM at The Towne Club, Peachtree City, GA
Carl J. Mowell & Son, Peachtree City, GA 770-487-3959
